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Matz finds his rhythm, takes no-hitter into 8th
- Updated: August 15, 2016
NEW YORK — After a career-high 120 pitches against the D-backs on Tuesday, Steven Matz walked over to Mets manager Terry Collins with a simple message: “I needed that.” After having battled inconsistencies over his previous few starts, something had finally seemed to click.
On Sunday, the left-hander put it all together, turning in the best start of his career in the Mets’ 5-1 victory over the Padres at Citi Field. Matz fired 7 1/3 innings of no-hit ball before giving up a single to Alexei Ramirez that put an end to his day.
“He came to me and said, ‘I really needed that. I needed to be lengthened out a little bit and I needed to get in some better rhythm,'” Collins said. “Did it help? Maybe. Only he can answer that, but after the first hitter he was outstanding. He made every pitch he had to make.”
Matz added: “I think it’s good when you get deep into games because you get a little tired and you have to work on things a little more. You have to have better command of your …
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